What it is:A sheer, oil-free, cream-to-powder complexion perfector.What it is formulated to do:This lightweight, translucent, foundation-like product smoothes out imperfections and evens skin tone with a silky, smooth finish that's super natural and super gorgeous.What else you need to know: Comes in one shade that's perfect for most skin tones.
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: Pretty good Comment: This product is extremely sheer, but that is because it ISN'T a foundation. it's meant to give a sheer base for other make up. Hence the reason it is called "the best foundation faker," or something to that extent. If you have acne I would strongly reccomend a different product. while I think it works pretty well, I feel like it doesn't last very long. It seems like it come off of my face in a few hours, and if I'm going to pay $26 I expect it to stay on all day. However, it does leave my skin feeling soft. I don't have oily skin at all, so that may be why i have never had a problem with it seeming to oily. I also think it runs out very quickly. Mine already has a large hole at the bottom of the tin, and i only got it 3 weeks ago, and I don't use it every day. It is a decent product, but I don't think you get your money's worth. Customer Rating: Summary: Works great! Comment: I got this as a sample from Sephora and gave it a shot. Normally I use mineral makeup, as that's the least reactive with my skin and lasts longer than two seconds, but I generally dislike wearing foundation because it looks like I applied it with a trowel. (I have THAT kind of skin.) I prefer a more natural look. I was somewhat wary of the "one shade fits most" claim because I'm invariably never one of the "most" meant. Still, free sample, worth a try.
My first attempt ended up looking decent, better than the mineral makeup, but showing clumps of pigment and highlighting the dryness of my skin despite moisturizer. For my second attempt I applied a makeup primer (really my usual night moisturizer, Decleor Rose d'Orient Night Balm, but it works marvelously as a primer as well) and tried again.
Soft-focus perfect 50's pinup skin was the result. You know the pictures where you KNOW they're wearing makeup because no one has skin that perfect? Even under harsh lighting. The coverage was sheer enough that I still looked human, no trowel appeared to have been involved, and it LASTED for hours and hours. Makeup normally vanishes within three hours on me. The shade also blends decently with my skin tone.
I do recommend this if you prefer sheer coverage (it's not a spackle-on product), and it'll be best applied over some sort of primer. I think I have a new foundation that WORKS finally. Customer Rating: Summary: Nice for a quickie! Comment: It's the perfect product when you've got about 5 minutes to get ready, or to have in your purse for quick touch-ups! The coverage is almost like a tinted moisturizer. I have fair/light skin, and the color is good. I'd recommend it for light coverage only. Customer Rating: Summary: The best foundation I have bought yet Comment: I loved it. It has great and natural coverage. It is easy to use and comes in a great case. I will buy it again. Customer Rating: Summary: Light Coverage -- Good for Every Day Wear Comment: Honestly, I don't think that I would have bought this product alone due to its high price and my general aversion to foundations. I really don't like the mask-like feeling one gets even with light foundations, so I generally skip it. I tried Some Kind-A Gorgeous on a fluke because it came bundled in a gift bag of other Benefit items and, frankly, it's become a daily staple for me.
The coverage is pretty minimal--just enough to even out my blotchy spots and create a smooth finish for the rest of my makeup. When I'm finished smoothing it on in the morning, it doesn't even really look like I've got a face full of makeup on. Instead, it just looks as if my skin has suddenly become clearer, smoother, and more dewy. And that kind of "natural" radiance (in my opinion) is certainly worth the price.
If you're on the fence about this product, my advice is to just give it a try. I'm certainly glad that I did.
